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Post by beezer on May 3, 2011 1:08:27 GMT -8
The DVD that is titled Silchester festival is incorrectly titled, it is actually the elephant Fayre in cornwall 1987. I am sure of this because I was there with the band and they jammed with Harvey Bainbridge. This was the first time that the Ozrics met up with Hawkwind. The jam happened in a private field at the back of the infamous maze (people got stuck in this maze for hrs at a time and could not get out). I am sitting at the front watching them play on this DVD whilst recording the jam on Eds boom box. The band next met up with Hawkwind at Keele university where they supported them in 1988. Something doesn't jive here. According to all accounts the last Elephant Fayre festival was in 1986. www.ukrockfestivals.com/elephant-fayre-1986.htmlAnd there is no mention of the Ozrics ever playing there. Sorry to be such a pest, but both of these claims cannot be true.
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Post by OoliteGrover on May 7, 2011 14:13:25 GMT -8
Here's hoping the jam they've been playing after "Sunscape" appears on the new album as a named track. That's one of the best riffs that Ed has come up with in a while. Found this today, nice quality! Riff is quite average I`d say though, but can definietely work in a track if it were enhanced by more of a song structure
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Post by yiannis on May 8, 2011 1:22:41 GMT -8
I have to say I enjoyed Silas's playing a lot on that one. Nice find. Cool gurning by Olly too.
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Post by beezer on May 8, 2011 19:50:15 GMT -8
Indeed, nice find. And yes, that riff is the one that starts just before the 7 minute mark.
You also inadvertently nailed the main issue many of us have with the albums from Curious Corn and on right on the head with your comment there. Too much of the band's output the last 15 years has been a collection of jams based around a single riff instead of complete songs like we saw on Erpland, Strangeitude and Jurassic Shift. Note that Brandi's bass line barely changes during the entire latter half of that video. There was a time when they would come up with rockin' riffs like these seemingly at will, and the seamless flow from one excellent melody to the next within a related concept comprised the majority of the songs on their albums. The truly great tunes like "White Rhino Tea", "Jurassic Shift", "Dissolution", "Ullular Gate", "Sunscape", "Vibuthi", "Og-Ha-Be", "Space Between Your Ears", etc. are just that because they never stagnate, but are always evolving and maintaining an air of unpredictability. The early albums were loaded with tracks like these, but unfortunately, the same can't be said for any of the recent releases. Even thus, Ozric Tentacles are still more interesting than 99% of the bands out there, which is not only a testament to their sustained excellence, but an indictment of the state of music these days.
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Post by yiannis on May 8, 2011 23:29:37 GMT -8
I would disagree that the music on the last few albums is any more predictable now than it was in the 80s - 90s. I think it's mostly familiarity on the part of the listeners that gives this impression. If anything, I would say the variety of styles combined is even wider nowadays.
As far as gigs are concerned, yes, the bass players in the 80s were maybe more adventurous, but if you look at the Silchester video for example, the band seem to be playing around the same riff for ages, accompanied by occasional solos and effects.
I reckon that's how things work with jams: a jam is developed through interaction and then Ed takes it and decides on arrangements, adding what needs to be added in the studio.
Having said all this I must admit that my favourite albums are Erpland and Strangeitude though.
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Post by beezer on May 9, 2011 11:53:19 GMT -8
There may be plenty of variety from one song to the next, but the songs themselves are more straightforward and monochromatic compared to the earlier studio material, IMO.
Of course the jams like those seen on the Silchester video were just that. Very little, if anything was worked out beforehand (or afterward), but that shouldn't be compared to the current jam after "Sunscape", because they've been doing this for at least a year now, and it's obviously something that's scripted. Only that as it stands, it's just that one riff and not much else at this point, and the new album is awfully close to being finished for that not to have a complementary melody to at least make it seem like a complete song. Assuming it is used on the new album, of course. Guess we'll have to wait to find out.
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Post by yiannis on Jun 8, 2011 9:01:40 GMT -8
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Post by beezer on Jun 8, 2011 22:33:37 GMT -8
Tells you all you need to know about the modern entertainment industry in the good ol' US of A that the only media exposure the best bands get is in soundtracks for video games and surf videos, and... background music for local weather forecasts ? ! ?
It won't be long until...
"Hear the great sounds of Nodens Ictus! Coming to an elevator near you."
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Post by quinoa on Jun 9, 2011 11:43:48 GMT -8
Any exposure is good exposure no? And what about royalties???
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Post by damien on Jul 18, 2011 10:40:53 GMT -8
new oz videos have been posted on youtube , from the 90's in new york new york .. look for jaffa the hut
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Post by yiannis on Jul 18, 2011 11:08:27 GMT -8
Nice one, thanks
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Post by OoliteGrover on Aug 20, 2011 6:21:17 GMT -8
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Post by yiannis on Sept 9, 2011 3:57:57 GMT -8
Someone uploaded Peacock Sky on YT . Not much of a video there, but you can still listen to the tune. I think that's one possible way to promote the downloadable material beyond this board - an official YT channel. Twisted Records have already done it.
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Post by birdyhop on Oct 12, 2011 12:46:05 GMT -8
Dont know wtf going on but think its crazy, i actually quite fancy her LOL
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Post by birdyhop on Oct 18, 2011 14:05:46 GMT -8
WOW !
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Post by garlicmick on Oct 24, 2011 7:27:22 GMT -8
WOW ! Whoah, nice find! The SUNRISE JAM from the Sunrise Festival disc, unless I'm mistaken?? - though they take it somewhere different here. Definitely enhances the live shows, IMO, when they jam on a template like this between the classic crowd-pleasers.
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Post by yiannis on Nov 6, 2011 2:49:00 GMT -8
Yet another version of the Sunrise Jam, only this time Oli is amazing, tighter than ever. I mean, he does have a tendency to cram a high bpm count in most tunes, but he sounds spot on here.
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Post by yiannis on Feb 5, 2012 10:41:56 GMT -8
Here's a video that helped me appreciate Agog in the Ether. I didn't think much of it before watching that
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Post by NaSha_UniVeRso on Mar 1, 2012 4:26:58 GMT -8
The Ozora Crew has released that 52min video documentary, containing special moments & scenes from the Ozrics set, worth a try --->
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Post by yiannis on Mar 1, 2012 4:47:51 GMT -8
Cool documentary, though I think the music is from the studio albums. Xingu definitely is. If only I had the stamina, both physically and mentally, for a week-long psychedelic festie...
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Post by yiannis on Mar 21, 2012 3:08:02 GMT -8
Our old member sideards has uploaded half the Sheffield 2007 show in good quality sound:
Cool treat, especially since the European tour is coming up.
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Post by ozricnutter on Mar 21, 2012 4:43:10 GMT -8
Hiya Yiannis....just watched vid complete beginning to end like the chilled song at 27mins. Having a day of sick........got a cold
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Post by yiannis on Mar 21, 2012 11:43:09 GMT -8
Hi Eddie, I had a sick week last one, totally blocked nose and constant headache. Feeling OK now. The weather here is quite springy which is one of the few good things left about living here.
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Post by yiannis on Apr 6, 2012 12:29:12 GMT -8
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Post by OoliteGrover on Apr 7, 2012 22:09:18 GMT -8
\ yes, those are nice videos, with pretty good sound and image for an audience recording. I like the moment when Brandi says there`s gonna be two sets. Fantastic transitions and jams between the songs. New ones prove themselves to be strong live, even though I didn`t fall into love with Paper Monkeys.
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Post by yiannis on Apr 16, 2012 9:40:00 GMT -8
Amazing sounding video of Lost in the Sky, great performance. Pity about the poor attendance...
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Post by birdyhop on Apr 16, 2012 14:18:59 GMT -8
this brings me back & never thought i would see this played live - very tasty
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Post by drumbo on Apr 29, 2012 11:51:55 GMT -8
Hi Brandi, I do not represent the Progday organization, but worked for it for years. I was one of the hired guns helping to run the stage at Progday when you were there and had been doing that for years. I spent a bit of fun hang time with you and the band before and after your great gig. It was a very good show! And one could hear the bass at the gig. A friend sent me a me a link to your post, which was a surprise, & kinda differs from the great time you all told me you had. I have never heard of a band that played there dissing Progday, and there aren't many that would not want to return. There are several well known acts that would love to return. Yes it's a "prog" audience, but so what? What's wrong with a BBQ? gee. & you guys got them dancing! That is rare! They all enjoyed your gig, and that's what I remember. And I do. Played that one 5 times and headlined it in 2010. And I don't even play in a prog band. Would gladly play Progday again. Went last year as a patron for the first time, and it was a freakin' blast! Plus at 18 consecutive years this year, they have outlasted every other US progressive rock fest unless I am mistaken. Something is correct! Best, p
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Post by yiannis on Apr 29, 2012 12:10:58 GMT -8
Ozrics with Jon doing Ayurvedic Much more of a subtle presence, both sonically and visually. Seems there are no hard feelings on anyone's part
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Post by ozricnutter on Apr 29, 2012 12:43:02 GMT -8
Beautiful Beautiful thanks for finding that for us, its terrific to see Jon perform with Ozrics ........karma for you
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